Purple Sage
Salvia purpurea
Has furry inflorescences of gorgeous purplish-pink flowers that attract bees and butterflies and are great for cut flowers. Also shade tolerant.
Water: Moderate to Wet/Moist
Hardiness: Frost Hardy
Habit: Reaches 6’ tall by 7’ wide if allowed to attain full size, but can be maintained at a more compact size with a twice annual pruning
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Needs composted rich, well-draining soil
Origin: Several Mexican states and South into Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras
Purple Sage